Green beans with a garlic, ginger, lime, parsley dressing and poppy seeds

Ingredients

• 200 g fresh green beans, ends trimmed (plus natural mineral or filtered water and a pinch of whole sea salt, to cook them)
• 1-2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• For the dressing
• 2 cloves of fresh garlic, peel removed
• 2-3 cm of fresh ginger root, skin removed
• 2 handfuls of fresh parsley
• juice of 1 lime
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• a pinch of whole sea salt

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Preparation

• Cook the beans in boiling water for 6-8 minutes (don’t overcook them).
• Drain, rinse under running water, pat dry if necessary with some kitchen paper, transfer into a salad bowl and let cool (first at room temperature, then in the fridge).
• To make the dressing, mince the garlic and the ginger. Wash and finely chop the parsley.
• Transfer garlic, ginger and parsley into a bowl, add the lime juice, olive oil and salt and mix well. Keep in the fridge until ready to use.
• Pour the dressing over the beans, add the poppy seeds, and mix it all together .
• Check whether the dressing needs some extra olive oil.
• Divide between serving plates and enjoy. This makes a great, light and flavourful side dish.